Weight gain in the first two weeks post op

[BecomingMeAgain 46]

Hi all, so I have a question because I'm freaking out a bit. The day off my bypass 13 days ago I went into the hospital weighing 275lbs. After surgery my weight went up 10lbs while still in the hospital which I understand is from the IV fluids and what not. However after coming home, I dropped to 264lbs and in the past three days I have gained 3lbs. I know that's not a drastic gain but I'm still concerned. Has anyone else had weight gain after leaving the hospital during the first couple weeks post op ?

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[OmaJ 130]

I understand your concern. I haven't exactly gained, but after 3 weeks I hit a stall from surgery & although people say it happens (& you'll suddenly start losing wt. again) it's worrisome to me too. So, I've been at a stall for 3 weeks. I'll lose a lb. gain a lb. - as difficult as it is, I really think I need to stop weighing daily & weigh once a week. Also, step up my walking distance a little as able. I'm sure you'll be fine sticking to the Dr.'s orders & we'll have to cheer for each other!

[BecomingMeAgain 46]

I understand your concern. I haven't exactly gained, but after 3 weeks I hit a stall from surgery & although people say it happens (& you'll suddenly start losing wt. again) it's worrisome to me too. So, I've been at a stall for 3 weeks. I'll lose a lb. gain a lb. - as difficult as it is, I really think I need to stop weighing daily & weigh once a week. Also, step up my walking distance a little as able. I'm sure you'll be fine sticking to the Dr.'s orders & we'll have to cheer for each other! [emoji4]

Thanks. I'm glad to know I'm not alone in this situation exactly. I'm literally obsessed with the scale. I think I'm honestly stepping on it at least 4 to 5 times a day. I'm so scared of gaining anything. I actually had a dream last night that I stretched out my stomach already some how.

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[OmaJ 130]

No, you're definitely not in this alone, we're all here for each other - thank God for that! Let's start with BOTH of us holding each other accountable & only weigh a week from now - we can do it ! What do you say?

[BecomingMeAgain 46]

No, you're definitely not in this alone, we're all here for each other - thank God for that! Let's start with BOTH of us holding each other accountable & only weigh a week from now - we can do it ! [emoji4] What do you say?

I say it's a deal!


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[OmaJ 130]

Whoo hoo! Yea! 😃 ☺

[RubioGirl707 2]

Hi all, so I have a question because I'm freaking out a bit. The day off my bypass 13 days ago I went into the hospital weighing 275lbs. After surgery my weight went up 10lbs while still in the hospital which I understand is from the IV fluids and what not. However after coming home, I dropped to 264lbs and in the past three days I have gained 3lbs. I know that's not a drastic gain but I'm still concerned. Has anyone else had weight gain after leaving the hospital during the first couple weeks post op ?
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I’m about 3 days post op and I too already jumped on the scale.. it’s showing that I am the same weight as when I went in for surgery, so maybe there’s a possibility I will have Water weight from the IV fluids.. but I do now I started off pretty dehydrated the day of surgery soo my body might have absorbed all of what I got.. I haven’t had any hungry and just been trying to get my fluids and Protein in as best as I can.. I’m feeling that that’s the hard part, plus I don’t want to drink to much at once because I feel I will over do my pouch too.. anyways tomorrow I’m going to try a little more solid food like yogurt or cottage cheese and see how it goes

[MamaB05! 1]

Hey yall!! I had my surgery on monday oct 23 and yesterday i had a very rough day! Anytime i drank or tried to eat sugar free Jello, shortly after id get the cold sweats, then id have a bunch of foam come up then it was liquid throw up. This was the worst ever- i actually told my husband that i think i made a mistake and wished i never did this!! But today i felt perfectly fine and kept everything down!! I even had my first shart- fart but it ended up being liquid poop. I apologize for being graphic but i guess my point is to yall who are noticing some gain, it could be the combination of liquids and stored up waste that will eventually come out! Just dont trust that its only going to be gas!!

also, i no longer feel i made a mistake- i am very excited for this journey and looking fw to walking it with yall!!

Edited October 28, 2017 by MamaB05!

[OmaJ 130]

On 10/17/2017 at 10:12 PM, BecomingMeAgain said:

I say it's a deal!


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Update to @BecomingMeAgain:

So as difficult as it was, I stuck to our deal & weighed only once in a week, and praise the Lord, broke the 3 week stall! I saw my Dr. on Wednesday, and he agreed it's best to only weigh once a week. He was pleased with everything (although did say even though my wt. loss is slow - he understood when I explained that I had been at a stall for 3 weeks, since week 3 post op).

So after waiting to weigh for the week, I lost just over 2 lbs. that week. Looking forward to next Tuesday, as it will be 2 months out for me.

How are you doing with making yourself weigh only weekly? I know it's a struggle, but you can do it! We will overcome these struggles & be victorious together!

[BecomingMeAgain 46]

Update to@BecomingMeAgain:
So as difficult as it was, I stuck to our deal & weighed only once in a week, and praise the Lord, broke the 3 week stall! I saw my Dr. on Wednesday, and he agreed it's best to only weigh once a week. He was pleased with everything (although did say even though my wt. loss is slow - he understood when I explained that I had been at a stall for 3 weeks, since week 3 post op).
So after waiting to weigh for the week, I lost just over 2 lbs. that week. Looking forward to next Tuesday, as it will be 2 months out for me.
How are you doing with making yourself weigh only weekly? I know it's a struggle, but you can do it! We will overcome these struggles & be victorious together! [emoji3]

I'm not sure when you wrote me this as I am just seeing it now however I have done fairly well. Saturday was one month since my surgery and I've lost a total of 20lbs so far. I'm still finding it hard to stay off the scale but I'm managing. Congratulations on getting out off your rut. That's so awesome!

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[OmaJ 130]

I wrote back after a week (since waiting a week to weigh). Mine is slow, 20 lbs. off at 2 months (not counting losing the 10 lbs. I had gained from IV fluids in the hospital). I'm thankful to be losing 2 lbs. a week if that's all I'm averaging for now. What are some of the benefits you're seeing? CONGRATULATIONS on losing 20 lbs. your first month!!!